One of the earliest versions appeared as part of a mural in East London in 2001 and was featured in Banksy’s book “Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall.” Another version surfaced in Brighton in 2003.
In this signed print of "Bombhugger," a young girl tightly hugs a bomb, clutching it to her chest as if it were a beloved toy. Stencilled in black against a bubblegum pink background, the colours further highlight the contrast between the girl's innocence and the cold, indifferent metal of the bomb. This imagery suggests that, while the bomb may bring terrible consequences, the girl innocently refuses to let it go.
"Bombhugger" uses the interplay between children and weapons to evoke a sense of urgency, dread, and intrigue. By merging these diametrically opposed subjects, Banksy creates a powerful commentary on the coexistence of innocence and violence in our world.